Welcome to Elms
Teachers: Mrs Lemmon, Miss Jones & Mrs Barnett
Welcome to Elms Class! We are committed to creating a caring and supportive environment where every child feels happy, safe and confident to learn. We encourage children to do their very best, show kindness to others and take pride in their achievements. We are excited to work together and make this a successful and enjoyable year for everyone.
📚 Homework
Homework is set every Friday and should be completed and returned by the following Friday.
✏️ Spellings
Spellings will be sent home at the beginning of each spelling unit and children will be tested at the end of the unit.
As our spelling units vary in length, please check the spelling sheet carefully for the date of each spelling test. Regular practice at home will help children make excellent progress.
📖 Reading
Children should read at home every day for at least 10–15 minutes.
Daily reading plays a vital role in developing fluency, vocabulary and comprehension skills, so we encourage reading to become part of your child’s everyday routine.
💻 Reading Plus
Children should complete 5 Reading Plus texts each week, both in and out of school.
There will be two opportunities during the school week for children to access Reading Plus. Any texts that have not been completed in school should be finished at home as part of their homework.
Regular use of Reading Plus helps to develop reading fluency, comprehension and confidence, supporting children’s progress across all areas of learning.
🔢 Times Tables
Children should continue to practise their times tables daily, including regular use of Times Tables Rock Stars (TT Rock Stars) at home.
Frequent practice helps children improve their recall speed and accuracy, building confidence in mathematics and supporting their learning across the curriculum. Even a few minutes each day can make a significant difference.
⚽ PE – Wednesday
Our PE day is Wednesday, where children will be supported by Mr Peden. Please ensure that children come to school with the correct PE kit.
We are looking forward to working together and making this a fantastic year in Elms Class!
Resources:
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Online Homework and Information
November Walk to School Badges
This month, children across the school continued to track their method of travel to school. Many children tried hard to complete more active trips including walking, cycling, scooting and parking and striding. 168 children across the school managed to complete enough...
Production Continues…
This week UKS2 have assembled the frames for their fairground rides. They have evaluated the prototype joint made previously and then used that in their actual framework. Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education. You should be encouraged to go to...
Year 5 Homework (26.11.21)
This week our homework is as follows (26.11.21). Reading Plus – Complete two texts CGP Maths book- 34 and 35 Writing decimals as fractions Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP Books English- Page 82 (spelling able and ible) and page 8...
Autism Hub Gateshead
If you are a parent of a child with Autism or you feel your child shows signs of Autism you can access support at the Autism Hub in Gateshead. Follow the link below: https://gateshead-localoffer.org/autism-information-hub/ Article 23: You have the right to...
UKS2 Dance
This term, UKS2 have been doing dance in PE. The children started off by learning a dance to the song 'electricity'. The children worked hard over a number of weeks to learn each section of the routine and ensure they were in time with the music. In the next few...
Hands Up Survey 2021
Please take some time to complete the survey. There is a link below to follow. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ebn7CRdDIU2ctuWIERac2K3B7Xv6YyxJsWlI17BNsfpUMTBQQVpJSjk5Wkg4TDdWMDg3RDdQRFFCVi4u
… and production begins!
After a couple of weeks planning and making prototypes of joints and wiring circuits, UKS2 have started to construct their fairground rides. They will work together in their respective teams to produce the final version of a 'Ferris Wheel'. Hopefully at some point...
Year 5 get debating!
Over the past few weeks, Year 5 have been writing a number of balanced arguments and have become experts on a range of topics. Today we put their learnt skills to the test and took part in group and class debates. The children decided between two questions to discuss:...
Year 5 Homework (19.11.21)
This week our homework is as follows (19.11.21). Reading Plus – Complete two texts CGP Maths book- 38 ad 39 Ordering decimals Spelling practice sheet- Look, cover, write and check activity CGP Books English- Nouns and Verbs pages 4-5 Article 28: You have the right...
Y5 Trip to Beamish
Today year 5 have visited Beamish Museum to learn all about climate change and our carbon footprints. The children took part in 2 fantastic workshops where they looked at what the carbon footprint of someone living in the 1800s and then 1900s would be like compared to...
Odd Socks Day Kicks off Anti-Bullying Week
The school celebrated Odd Sock Day on Monday. A day to recognise that, like a pair of odd socks, all people are different and that we should celebrate this, not use it as a reason to be unkind. This week is Anti-Bullying Week and each class, in addition to designing...
October Walk to School Badges
Last month, we started tracking our travel to school again using the Living Streets Travel Trackers. Children record active trips when they walk, scoot/bike or park and stride to school. Children across the whole school recorded a fantastic number of active trips and...